Benicar
Olmesartan 10mg, 20mg and 40mg film-coated tablets for hypertension. An angiotensin II receptor blocker that widens narrowed blood vessels.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Olmesartan
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 10 · 20 · 40mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Benicar on your behalf.
- Condition
- Hypertension
- Alternative names
- Olmetec
- Therapeutic class
- Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- ARB
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; biliary obstruction
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor blood pressure regularly; may cause dizziness
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- hyperkalaemia; elevated creatinine
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Daiichi Sankyo
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
- potassium supplements; lithium; nsaids
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in patients over 65.
Serious side effects
angioedema, requires immediate medical attention; renal failure, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Olmesartan 10mg, 20mg and 40mg film-coated tablets for hypertension. An angiotensin II receptor blocker that widens narrowed blood vessels.
Mechanism of action
It blocks the action of angiotensin II, a hormone that narrows blood vessels. By relaxing these vessels, it allows blood to flow more easily, which lowers blood pressure.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Absolute contraindication; may cause fetal injury or death. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Benicar is a treatment for hypertension that contains the active ingredient olmesartan. This medication is also sold under the brand name Olmetec. It is supplied as a tablet in 10, 20 and 40mg strengths to help manage high blood pressure.
Buying Benicar online
Generic olmesartan, much of it made in India, offers a far more affordable alternative to the original brand for expats and those distant from a well-stocked local pharmacy. These options can be ordered online with delivery across Singapore and Malaysia.
What you will receive
Benicar is the originator brand name, made by Daiichi Sankyo. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Daiichi Sankyo and do not ship the original Benicar.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Olmesartan) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.